Effect of Food and Vitamin D Supplements on the Serum 25(OH)D3 Concentration in Children during Winter Months

Aim: To determine the contribution of food and vitamin D supplements on the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) concentration between October and April in a northern country (almost absent vitamin D synthesis by sunlight). Methods: Children aged 1–18 years were selected who visited the general ped...

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Main Authors: Ellen van der Gaag, Lisanne Brekhoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-12-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/3/4/632